Design Engineer II

How You Will Make an Impact The Design Engineer II is responsible for creating new and modifying existing engineering documentation.  Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material or other supporting documentation from a body specification or sales order.  Fully applies basic principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments and exhibits technical and operational efficiency solving problems of moderate complexity.   The Nuts and Bolts Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies May perform structural analysis for new and existing engineered components Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc., to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing Operations support as required Support lean manufacturing initiatives to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements while improving internal metrics Work on multiple projects independently Assist other Designers and Drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities Guide professional development of Designers and Design Engineers   Required Credentials Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred Three (3) years of experience (with BSME); six (6) years of experience (with Assoc. in ME) Three (3) years of experience in fabrication; truck body or up fit experience is preferred Project Management experience desired Solid Works Certification preferred   How We Make an Impact At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!   Some of Our Total Rewards We offer big company perks with small company culture: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Parental Leave Tools Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement 10 Paid Holidays Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program Paid Training and Development Programs J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions. To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/    #LI-AW1